​THE Manly Warringah Sea Eagles have signed forward Luke Burgess for the 2015 and 2016 seasons today, after the South Sydney Rabbitohs agreed to grant him an early release from the final year of his contract.

THE South Sydney Rabbitohs have paid tribute to CEO Shane Richardson and his 11 years of service to the Club following his announcement that he is moving into a new role as Head of Game Strategy and Development at the National Rugby League.